Preferred in areas where sandblasting dust would damage nearby machinery or contaminate the environment. Spot Maintenance:
No. That is SP 11. SP 3 only requires removal of loose material. However, if the coating data sheet specifies a minimum profile, SP 3 alone is insufficient; you would need SP 11 or blast cleaning. sspc-sp 3 pdf
SSPC-SP 3 is the Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) standard designation for Preferred in areas where sandblasting dust would damage
Since SSPC and NACE merged into AMPP in 2021, many standards are now sold through AMPP’s store. Search for “SSPC-SP 3” to find the current version. SP 3 only requires removal of loose material
"The removal of all visible oil, grease, dirt, dust, loose mill scale, loose rust, and loose paint by power-assisted tools."
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